Porcupine Mts-Lake Superior Trail

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17.10

Rugged and remote, this is the park's longest and most challenging trail. Much of the route parallels the Lake Superior shore and affords many outstanding views.

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Take in the beauty of Lake Superior along the rugged and remote Lake Superior Trail in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This out-and-back, 16.6-mile trail will give you a picturesque view of the lake and several chances to view wildlife in the area. Backpackers and hikers alike will find waterfalls and the Presque Isle River along their journey as well as a wide variety of terrain. Lose yourself in the beauty of the shoreline of Northern Michigan along the Lake Superior Trail. The Lake Superior Trail is known as the most difficult trail in the park.

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Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking: This trail, longest in the park, follows the rocky shore of Lake Superior and affords many outstanding views. Rugged and remote this trail is among the park's most challenging.

Presque Isle River to Speakers Creek -- 2.1 miles

Speakers Creek to mouth of Little Carp River -- 4.2 miles

Little Carp Rivermouth to mouth of Big Carp River -- 1.3 mile

Big Carp Rivermouth to Lone Rock -- 4.6 miles

Lone Rock to M-107 -- 4.9 miles